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U.S. Soccer Unveils Roster For Women's World Cup, As Team Looks To Defend Title

The roster includes many of the stars who are familiar from previous high-profile international competition, along with a number of younger players. The tournament kicks off June 7 in Paris.
Alex Morgan, right, celebrates with Lindsey Horan and Megan Rapinoe after scoring her 100th international goal on April 4 in Colorado. The three will represent the U.S. at the Women's World Cup next month in France.

U.S. soccer coach Jill Ellis has named the 23 players who will play for the women's national team in the 2019 Women's World Cup in France next month. The U.S. team will look to defend its championship from the last tournament in 2015, when it

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